Story:Shiva Kumara(Suriya) is a scientist who invents a time traveling watch. Seeing the varied profits that this watch can generate, Shiva’s brother, Athreya(Suriya) goes all out and kills Shiva Kumar and his wife(Nitha Menen).

But luckily, Shiva Kumar somehow safe guards the watch and his little son and hands him over to Saranya. 25 years pass by, and Athreya once again comes looking for the watch which is now with Mani(Suriya), son of Shiva Kumar.

During this process, Mani comes to know about the power of the watch and the evil intentions of Athreya. Rest of the story is as to how Mani manages to save the watch and faces the dreaded Athreya.

Plus points:

Suriya's brilliant performance in three roles, especially in negative role

Cute love track and comedy

Story, screenplay and direction

Out-of-the box ideas

Cinematography

Songs, Music and BGM

Minus points:

A couple of dragged scenes in second half

Editing

Ratings By Various Top Websites:

Idlebrain - 3.25/5

Great Andhra - 3.25/5

123Telugu - 3.5/5

Indiaglitz - 3.3/5

FilmiBeat - 3.5/5

TeluguOne - N/A

Others - 4/5

Overall Rating - 3.5/5 (Super Hit)

Verdict:'24' is well-conceived and brilliantly executed film. Must watch, Layman may feel not entertaining.